• Tells what Diplomatic Immunity Is and how It Works

     

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Published: 04.05.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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What is diplomatic immunity? Basically, it allows representatives of foreign countries to work under the laws of their home nation while in a host country. (ask.yahoo.com/ask/20020116.html) Diplomatic Immunity was first introduced at the Vienna Convention that took place in Vienna on April 24 1963. Now diplomats are protected from physical harm or criminal or civil prosecution. Does this mean diplomats are above the law? "Of course not" is what the government is going to say. Is that the truth or is it just a cover-up so they can get away with their mistakes? …

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